Archive · 25 Sep 2026
Bee Swarm Attacks 13 Schoolchildren in Srikakulam District
A group of 13 children were traveling to school in two autorickshaws.
A swarm of bees attacked them near a hillock.
The children shouted for help.
Local people took them to two nearby health centres.
Doctors removed the bee stings from their bodies.
They also gave the children medicines for swelling, infection prevention, and pain.
Most of the children were soon sent home.
One girl stayed longer because she had a headache but was later discharged after recovering.
A swarm of bees attacked 13 schoolchildren traveling to school in Suryanarayanapuram on Friday.
The children, aged between 11 and 15, were traveling in two autorickshaws.
The attack occurred as the autorickshaws passed a hillock in Laveru mandal.
Local residents took the children to Ravada and Kondavagula primary health centres for treatment.
Doctors removed the stings, provided medicines, and discharged all the children; one girl was kept longer because of a headache.
- Who
- Thirteen schoolchildren aged 11 to 15, including 10 girls, were attacked.
- What
- A swarm of bees attacked the children while they were traveling to school.
- When
- Friday.
- Where
- Near a hillock in Suryanarayanapuram, Laveru mandal, Srikakulam district.
- Why
- The attack occurred as the two autorickshaws carrying the children passed a hillock; the articles do not state why the bees attacked.
- Children affected
- 13
- Age range
- 11 to 15 years
- Girls injured
- 10
- Transport
- Two autorickshaws
- Treatment facilities
- Ravada and Kondavagula primary health centres
- Outcome
- All children were discharged; one girl was observed longer for a headache
- Treatment provided
- Sting removal, anti-inflammation medicine, antibiotics, and painkillers